DIY Write-Ups and VideosInstallation write-ups / videos, DIYs, homemade solutions and fixes.Sun, 15 Sep 2019 08:18:23 +0000Sun, 15 Sep 2019 08:18:23 +0000Jeep Gladiator Forum - JeepGladiatorForum.comhttps://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/forums/diy-write-ups-and-videos.29/
Mopar Trail Rail Kit InstallationSat, 14 Sep 2019 16:43:59 +0000https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/mopar-trail-rail-kit-installation.18879/
https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/mopar-trail-rail-kit-installation.18879/invalid@example.com (BuiltRight)BuiltRightWell, I didn't have the patience to order and wait, so I found the truck that I wanted on a lot. The only thing missing was the Trail Rail kit in the bed! I pre-ordered the Mopar kit a while back and it finally arrived. Installation was simple, but there is one part that can be tricky, so I thought I'd write this to possibly help others.

1. Tape off the area around the letters. Note you WANT to spray on the tailgate so you can peel it off the letters (step 3 below).
2. Spray around six good even coats of Plasti-dip and let dry. Hedge on spaying too many coats than too few.
3. Peel away the background. It will easily peel at the edges of the letters
4. Peel away the top layer. Again, this...

This post is my DIY attempt to wrap the grille bezels in matching blue vinyl car wrap. Note that I have never done anything in car vinyl wrap, but have watched plenty of YouTube videos on vinyl wrapping so I figured I should give it a go! All said and done I give myself a 'C'. Steep learning curve with vinyl, but tons of potential with the forgiving nature of this type of vinyl.

Here's what I did:

1. Remove the grille. Six pop...

Vinyl Wrap and/or Plasti Dip Grille Bezels]]>8JT CLUTCH REPLACEMENT, DIY?Wed, 04 Sep 2019 02:03:46 +0000https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/jt-clutch-replacement-diy.20768/
https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/jt-clutch-replacement-diy.20768/invalid@example.com (goofynomad)goofynomadAnyone know of a great JL link to point the M/T crowd towards to see the process?
Ty ahead of time.]]>21Installing Mopar Rear Bed Rock Rails on Overland and Sport GladiatorsTue, 03 Sep 2019 12:07:26 +0000https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/installing-mopar-rear-bed-rock-rails-on-overland-and-sport-gladiators.21140/
https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/installing-mopar-rear-bed-rock-rails-on-overland-and-sport-gladiators.21140/invalid@example.com (ColoradoGlad)ColoradoGlad
There are 4 pieces to the rails, 1 frame bracket that attaches to the frame with 3 bolts and the Rock Rails themselves attach to the bumper with 2 bolts and 3 bolts to attach to the frame brackets.

The frame brackets were easy to find, the actual Rock Rails not so easy…
They obviously don’t come with any bolts or instructions.

The first thing you will have to do is remove the emblems. There are a ton of YouTube videos out there on how to do this so I wont take much time explaining this part. Essentially I used 50# fishing line, slid it behind the letter and used this to separate the lettering form the adhesive. On the tailgate there...

DIY Custom Color Jeep Badging]]>8Rear Fender "Chop"Tue, 13 Aug 2019 00:14:44 +0000https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/rear-fender-chop.19436/
https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/rear-fender-chop.19436/invalid@example.com (smoverland)smoverland
Riley here. I couldn't find any information on separating the two-piece fenders on the Sport S w/ Max Tow package, so I decided to do it myself. Below, you'll find a step-by-step write up with pictures to guide you through the process yourself.

I use Silhouette Studio and the Silhouette Cameo 3 vinyl cutter to design and create all my custom decals.

The vinyl I use is Oracal 651...

Ok, I'll be the first to post here ]]>21Zip-Tied FendersSun, 21 Jul 2019 01:30:37 +0000https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/zip-tied-fenders.17948/
https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/zip-tied-fenders.17948/invalid@example.com (Pion)Pion
First picture is the driver's side, where I looped it around the windshield washer bracket. The second is on the passenger side, where there is what appears to be an unused bracket I wrapped around....